Write a commentEamonn Keaveney from Claremorris, County Mayo arrived in Newry on Saturday night, well in to the third month of his epic barefoot walk around Ireland.
He’s raising funds for Pieta House Suicide and Self Harm Crisis Centre so if you admire his incredible achievement feel free to donate via his website at https://give.everydayhero.com/ie/baring-my-soles
Eamonn left home on the first of May and is over halfway on his trek around the towns and villages of Ireland with the final aim of over 2000km and a place in the Guinness Book of Records the goal.
He has already raised over €13,000 for Pieta House and he isn’t finished yet.
Cllr Gillian Fitzpatrick, Chairperson, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was on hand at the Canal Court Hotel to welcome him to the district on his arrival at 8pm on Saturday and after an overnight stay at the Canal Court he walked to Kilkeel yesterday in heavy rain and today onwards to Newcastle for Day 72 of his journey.
Celebrating his 24th birthday on Saturday meant catching up with members of his family who came to Newry to spur him on. His walk continues on via Belfast, the Antrim Coast to Derry, Donegal, Sligo and them back to Mayo.
You can follow his progress on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BaringMySoles
